That was for Tyler

[BackUpTheTruck]

I got chills watching that.

[PattyD22]

1 minute ago, #WeNasty said:

My wife and I were at the game, and because we lead busy lives at times we left in the 6th inning.  I would have loved to have been at the game at the end to witness it, I am also very blessed to watch the final three outs with my brother at the house, as he is the man who introduced me to the game 40 plus years ago.  I was crying from the get go tonight.  I love when sports can push me to the brink of totally losing my mind, tonight was one of those nights.  This season isn’t perfect, but tonight was.  The only thing I can compare it to was being at the game the night after Adenhart passed away.  That was the most proud I have ever been of this team and tonight was a very close second.  You know the game is special when they have won only one championship, one that I was fortunate enough to witness in person, and that is my third best memory of this team.  I love this so much.  

Ditto that Strad.  Glad you could make it at least for a while.  Hope you’ll make it back soon.  

[Stradling]

Just now, PattyD22 said:

Ditto that Strad.  Glad you could make it at least for a while.  Hope you’ll make it back soon.  

I’ll be back soon enough.  

[Troll Daddy]

 

[Tank]

I showed my daughter the pictures of the jerseys being placed on the mound and a brief description about it on twitter. I think she finally understands now why sports can be so incredibly moving for me and others.

[Troll Daddy]

 

[Docwaukee]

How does this happen? 

On the night that they tribute the passing of a teammate, they throw a no hitter and win 13-0.  

Maybe I'm biased (of course I am), but this is one of the coolest things I have seen since I have been watching sports for the last 40+ years.  Not just for the Angels or even baseball.  

so fucking cool.  I didn't even watch and I'm in tears seeing the highlights.  

[Puget Sound Angel]

I'm an emotional wreck right now.

[Sully151]

Felix Pena! Can you imagine the pressure that kid was feeling? No matter what happens, he was a f’ing stud tonight 

 

This wasn’t for him, this wasn’t for the team, or the fans. This was for Tyler. Amazing.

[Biergott]

Wish I could’ve been there tonight and was super bummed at the time that my DirecTV app wouldn’t allow me to record remotely because of some tech issue..  

Got home from my grandfather’s celebration of life around the 4th inning.  Heard the first couple innings on the radio, caught up on highlights on the app and Twitter after I got home.  

Watched the incredible end and postgame and the  noticed that when my son recorded the game in Texas he accidentally set the series record option so I have the game recorded afterall.

what an unbelievably emotional day, and this impossible ending really was as uplifting as anyone could ask for and needed by so many.  I know I needed it.

wow.  I just can’t anymore tonight.

good night all

[Chuck]

[kevinb]

Being there was surreal. It just felt so cool. I don’t know if anyone has the Dee Gordon quote but after the game that was nuts. Throwing a no hitter. 7 runs in the first and 13 total is crazy his b day being 7/13. Somethings u can’t make up. I just can’t imagine being on the field for that what his teammates were feeling. The high and low they will be in tonight. Just unreal. Go Angels 

[Duren, Duren]

Thanks for all the great anecdotes. 

I was at Tyler's last game. My yearly visit to see an Angels home game.

I got home a few days ago and just got around to sorting through my luggage and souvenirs. I discovered the two ticket stubs from that game and was working on adding them to a new Angels display as the game was on In the background.

It's rare for Angels games to be broadcast here, and it was 'joined in progress' in the second inning. So I didn't see the seven run outburst. But I wanted to be vicariously part of the tribute experience and followed the rest of the game. 

There was so much emotion, and the big lead allowed the broadcasters the luxury of expressing their memories and feelings without being tied down to the game itself.

But around the seventh inning I realized a no hitter was in progress, and the game itself had so much more drama and electricity. It turned into a legitimate numinous, transcendent experience. So many synchronistic spooky and mind boggling events merging into a once in a lifetime sporting phenomenon. It will take a long time to process it all. 

The night of Skagg's last game was also a 'Christmas in June' promotion. I will use the Santa stocking giveaway as part of my new Angel display, since everything takes on a different meaning. And another selfie from that game, where the lighting now also seems quasi symbolic.

[Taylor]

Man, super bummed that I missed this game. We had tickets, but ended up not being able to go because of some family stuff we wanted to do. Still, I'm beyond stoked for this team. What an incredible, impactful memory.

[ten ocho recon scout]

By far one of the coolest games ive ever had the pleasure of being at.

[Bronson]

I know they’re saying it’s a Taylor Cole, Felix Pena no hitter. But I see it as more of a Felix Pena no hitter featuring Taylor Cole.

 

 

[Angel Oracle]

Not only was I at the last game that Tyler was on the bench for (June 30), but yesterday was my mom’s 91st birthday.  

She can’t get to the games any more, but she got to watch a Halos no-hitter on tv on the night of her birthday.

Last night was waaaay beyond just a no-hitter being pitched.

So much emotion tugging at all of us.

[halomatt]

https://joeposnanski.com/p/the-number-45

Nice little blog post about last night's game.  Such an impactful game that resonated all over the baseball world.

[Spirit]

7 hours ago, Troll Daddy said:

 

 

Tweet of the night, right there.

 

Seriously though, I woke up this morning and had to go back through the AngelsWin Twitter and Facebook timelines just to make sure it was real.  It's still surreal. 

I went over to my dad's house last night for some Scotch after my youngest son's baseball game (they won too).  After about 4, I decided I was going to spend the night.  We were out on the deck and went inside to watch the game.  My family had Angels season tickets growing up, so I've got to see so many amazing Angels moments with my dad.  Getting to watch last night's game unfold and watching it with my dad was such a blessing.  If I wasn't able to be at the park last night, there's nowhere else I'd rather have been.

 

[m0nkey]

 

[UndertheHalo]

I’m glad the Angels got to have such a special night for Tyler.  Unfortunately, I had to follow along on twitter and the at bat app last night.  But I really enjoyed what I read and saw ! Go Angels !! #we’re nasty. 

[Claude]

[failos]

I love all you crazy mofos

[Blarg]

Respect to Gordon running hard on the come backer and not giving away his last at bat. The Angels had to earn every out.

[Bill Robinson]

 

Tyler Skaggs was born 7/13/1991 and wore # 45

The Angel's scored 7 runs in the first and 13 in total. Thank you offense!!

7/13

Our pitchers threw a no hitter in 

9 innings of play. Since noone is perfect it's only fitting that we throw in 1 walk

or 1 walk in 9 innings.

1991

So we don't let that 1 walk go to waste it needs to be on 4 straight balls in the 5th inning. #45.

I just want to say thank you to the

Angel's in heaven and on earth!!

Tyler Skaggs 7/13/1991. #45

Believe!!!